dresser and mirror white Ashley Fortman in while the dark bronze Kozlani White 3 Piece Upholstered

Indecisive brides look to mum for the answer

Every bride should feel like the best version of herself on her wedding day, whether she prefers a more daring look or something a bit more conservative

This two-piece vibe is a whole moment with its multicolored tweed fabric that screams polished and preppy, but with a side of Parisian CHIC

Use more than you think you need

"Sometimes, brides will also choose to wear the qipao as their reception dress, or they'll change into the qipao before they greet guests during the reception." Another way brides can modernize their Chinese wedding look is by choosing a dress that fuses both Western and Eastern details

My special thanks to Helen Dudzic of Pennsylvania, USA and Carol Morgan of Cardiff, UK who gave me these marvelous costume history photographs which are such great images